NPD Technologist

NPD Technologist

Near Exeter
Up to £38,000 DOE
Day-Based Role | Growing FMCG Business

Are you an ambitious NPD Technologist looking to take the next step in your career with a growing and forward-thinking food manufacturer?

My client, a leading and expanding Food / FMCG business based near Exeter, is seeking a talented NPD Technologist to join their close-knit technical team. Reporting directly to the Site NPD Manager, this role offers genuine career development within a company that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term progression.

This is a hands-on, technically focused development role where you will be involved from concept through to production. You will play a key part in supporting product innovation, customer engagement, and technical problem-solving across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluating raw materials, nutritional profiles, and ingredient functionality within formulations
Providing technical insight into powder behaviour, particle size, and product performance
Supporting first production trials and troubleshooting where required
Assisting with flavour development and innovation projects
Responding confidently to customer technical queries
Preparing technical documentation and supporting customer presentations
Attending customer meetings and factory trials
Contributing to market insight and identifying new product opportunities
Working closely with Compliance to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements
Supporting the NPD Manager with ongoing development projects
What We’re Looking For

Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Nutrition, or related discipline
Experience within NPD, R&D, or technical support in food or beverage manufacturing
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with customers and internal teams
This role would suit a Food Technologist, Development Technologist, or Technical Coordinator looking to step into a broader, customer-facing NPD position.

What’s On Offer

Salary up to £38,000 DOE
1 day per week remote working (after 3-month probation)
On-site EV charging
Increasing holiday entitlement up to 36 days
Additional week’s pay every August after 5 years’ service
Excellent long-term career development within a growing business
If you’re looking to join a business that combines technical excellence with genuine career progression, I’d love to speak with you.

Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion